The Greg Bennett Show

Today, we're diving into the New Year with a very special guest, someone who's no stranger to the show – a high-performance mental coach with a unique insight into the power of the mind. The last time he was here, we explored the depths of mental training and its profound impact. Today, we're taking it to the next level, perfect for setting the tone for a powerful new year.

Greg welcomes everyone to a special Christmas episode, inviting listeners to join him in reflection and anticipation of the year ahead. Setting the Tone: Greg expresses his joy at joining listeners wherever they are, sharing in the festive spirit. Recap of 2023 and Special Guests Year in Review: Greg highlights memorable guests from 2023, sharing insights and stories they brought to the show. Pers...

 Today's guest is a force to be reckoned with in the world of triathlon.  From her roots in surf lifesaving to becoming a standout star in the ITU World Triathlon Series and Super League Triathlon, her journey is a testament to talent, hard work, and perseverance.  She’s had some incredible highs and some tough lows in the sport, but she keeps showing up with intent. Consistently in the top 5 in a...

Jan Van Berkel is a powerhouse in the world of triathlon. With an incredible journey that has seen him transition from the intensity of Olympic dreams to dominating the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 circuits, his story is one of persistence, passion, and triumph.  From the heartbreak of narrowly missing Olympic qualification to scaling the heights of IRONMAN Switzerland, winning the event four times, h...

Today's guest is a man who knows a thing or two about stepping up to the plate in more ways than one. He's gone from hitting home runs to creating life-changing experiences, trading the baseball diamond for the hustle of the entrepreneurial business world.  Alongside his wife and business partner, Morgan, he's crafted not just a brand, but a community stronghold with Burn Boot Camp. Starting from...

Simon Lessing truly is a Triathlon Legend. Before we had Gomez, Frodeno, or the Brownlee Brothers, we had this man. If you ever debate who is the greatest of all time Triathlete, his name must be in the conversation.   Hailing from the shores of Cape Town, racing for Britain, and dominating the European and world circuits, his legacy is so remarkable that it has inspired a generation of triathlete...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Dan Lorang is one of the all-time greatest performance coaches in the world. His results speak for themselves. Both with the Men and women Kona Ironman World Champions, Grand Tour Cycling Champions, and the list goes on.  He’s a familiar voice to the show, having shared his insights with us back 2 years ago on,  September 21st, 2021, a...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright... Today's guest is a regular on the show. He’s one of the worlds leading sports physiologists and coaches. Normally we are either discussing his work on Heart Rate Variability, Heat acclimatisation. Low-carb fueling, or his athletes winning major events including Olympic Gold medals, the Americas Cup or Kona Ironman World Titl...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Lucy Charles-Barclay needs little introduction. From four second-place finishes to a wire-to-wire win and with a shattering 8hr .24min course record at the Kona Ironman World Championships, her journey has been nothing short of legendary. Her resilience, grit, and sheer force of will have propelled her to the pinnacle of the sport. She...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright, today's guest is a legend in the world of Triathlon.. An Australian prodigy who made waves early in her career, clinching silver at the Junior World Championships in both 2007 and 2008. And then she struck gold at the junior world champs in Budapest in 2010 and went on to win her first ITU World Cup the following year. For the...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright, today's guest is a powerhouse in the world of triathlon and endurance sports. Not only has she etched her name in the history books of the sport with titles like the IM 70.3 World Champion and three-time Xterra World Champion, but she's also a British Olympian and multiple Commonwealth Games athlete, and add to that her 3rd pl...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright... today's guest is one of the best men I know.  His accomplishments in the triathlon world are remarkable! He's an IRONMAN machine, holding an ITU Long Distance World Champion title, boasting numerous podium finishes at the Kona Ironman World Championships, and loads of Ironman and Ironman 70.3 victories.  He’s come back from...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright, today's guest is an iconic figure in the Triathlon world, having been a professional for over a decade. But I feel like I’ve known him for well over two decades… he’s been around for what seems like a long time. He has a variety of accolades that make him stand out in the field. Notably, the 2017 IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Champion...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright, today's guest is an Aussie legend. He represented Australia in five Paralympic Games from 1992 to 2008, bagging two gold and a silver medal along the way. His journey wasn't easy; he's overcome challenges that most of us can't fathom. And if that's not enough, he recently completed the Ultra Trail Marathon World Series final a...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   She represented the Czech Republic at the 2012 Olympics. Then transitioned to middle distance and Ironman 70.3 events and absolutely crushed them. She has won almost 50% of the middle-distance events she’s started… and she’s started over 50 of them. Her domination after giving birth to her daughter was incredible in the 2018 and 2019 s...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright, today's guest is an Australian icon and a global inspiration. After surviving a near-fatal accident, he became the first wheelchair athlete to complete the Hawaiian Ironman, swim the English Channel, and so much more. He’s a testament to the power of the human spirit to conquer even the most daunting challenges. This man redef...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright, today's guest is a 22-year-old phenom who's shaking up the world of triathlon! Just two weeks ago, he became the youngest man to ever win the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. He came out of what seemed like nowhere and took the triathlon world by storm.  He’s from Germany, a country with a rich history of producing world-clas...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright, today's guest is someone I've had the pleasure of getting to know over the past 10-15 years, and he’s a true visionary in the world of triathlon.  His life story reads like an adventure novel, and his passion for sports has shaped an organization that has changed the face of triathlons around the globe.  From escaping behind t...

Tim Reed is a true legend of the triathlon world. He is an Australian superstar with an impressive resume that includes over 80 professional podium finishes, 23 Ironman 70.3 wins, the Ironman Australia Championship, and his crowning achievement of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2016. He joined us on the show almost two years ago to the day, in episode 90. Since then, he's transitioned into...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Eric Abecassis a world leader at the crossroads of technology and sport. From being a software engineer to pioneering a digital shift in sports training through AI, he's done it all. As the Founder and CEO of Humango.ai, he's transformed the way athletes train, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence.    His recent venture with...

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Pete Jacobs is a powerhouse in the world of triathlon. His accolades include the coveted title of Ironman Triathlon World Champion in 2012, showcasing a masterful blend of swimming, biking, and running. And he was a runner-up in the world champs the previous year. Add to that multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 wins around the world you...

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" -   In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg has a wonderful conversation with one of the world's greatest Triathlon coaches, Arild Tveiten.   Arild Tveiten is one of the most successful endurance coaches on the planet. He’s the Triathlon Norway Head Coach and the Sports director of the Norwegian Triathlon Fe...

  Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   Bobby McGee is one of the worlds greatest running coaches and has been involved in endurance coaching for 32 years. He is a 5 x Olympic coach, and has been involved in some form with 9 Olympic medalists. Bobby has spent many years coaching elite athletes and individual amateurs of all levels, guiding them to ac...

Phil Liggett MBE is affectionately referred to as the “Voice of Cycling”. Phil was last on The Greg Bennett Show back in episode 28, almost two years ago!   He truly is the “Voice of Cycling”. In fact, the recent documentary film of his life is called exactly that.   This year is the 50th year that he’ll be working at the Tour De France - what a fantastic achievement that is. Add to that his 16 Ol...

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by 4 time Olympian and arguably the greatest water polo player to come out of Australia, Thomas Whalan.   Representing Australia in four Olympic Games in 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012, and...